Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report

The Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report is a monthly statistics report produced by the Alabama Association of REALTORS® and their team of economists. The numbers and figures in this report are drawn from numerous government and proprietary data sources and represent best estimates at the time of release. As new data emerges, Alabama REALTORS® may, from time to time, update these figures to reflect more recent information.

 
 

Key Takeaways from the Most Recent Report

January 2026 Report 

  • Alabama had 4,761 home sales in January,a decrease of 498 from last year and of 15.0% from the previous month.
  • The median sales price increased by $36,052 compared to a year ago to $244,520. This is an annual increase of 17.3%, but a 0.4% decrease month-over-month.
  • The sold volume was $1.34 billion in January 2026, an increase of $0.07 billion from last January. This marks a 5.5% annual increase, but a 14.1% monthly decrease.
  • The 19,073 active listings at the end of January mark an increase of 7.5% compared to 17,735 one year ago.
  • The 540 foreclosures in January represent a 22.2% year-over-year increase. It is also a 1.7% increase in foreclosures since last month.
 

2026 Reports

 
 
 
 
 

2026 Fast Stats

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January 2026 Fast Stats
 
 
 

News Releases

Alabama’s Q3 Housing Market Defined by Consistency

Alabama’s Q3 Housing Market Defined by Consistency

After a year marked by recovery and recalibration, Alabama’s housing market entered the third quarter with steady momentum. Here’s a recap of the state’s market activity in Q3. 
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Alabama Economic And Real Estate Report For September Shows Home Sales Essentially Remaining Steady As State Avoids Traditional Seasonal Decline

Alabama Economic And Real Estate Report For September Shows Home Sales Essentially Remaining Steady As State Avoids Traditional Seasonal Decline

Home sales across Alabama remained steady in September and avoided the start of the traditional seasonal decline, which economists attribute to recent reductions in mortgage rates according to the Alabama Economic ...
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Alabama: The Most Affordable Housing Market in America

Alabama: The Most Affordable Housing Market in America

Alabamians have always known that our state is a great place to live, and now, the rest of the nation is taking notice. With a median home price well below the national ...
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Mortgage Rates Fall to Their Lowest Level Since 2024: What This Means for Alabama Buyers

Mortgage Rates Fall to Their Lowest Level Since 2024: What This Means for Alabama Buyers

For the first time in nearly a year, mortgage rates in Alabama have taken a meaningful dip following the Federal Reserve's rate cut. Continue reading for what this activity means for ...
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Back-to-School Season Brings Seasonal Slowdown to Alabama Housing Market

Back-to-School Season Brings Seasonal Slowdown to Alabama Housing Market

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All inquiries regarding the Economic and Real Estate Report may be directed to:
Abby Wilson, Director of Marketing and Communications
abby@alabamarealtors.com | 334-386-5645